| Hd Qrs Dept Miss & E. La |
| Vicksburg May 2 1863 |
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| Maj L. Mims |
| Chf Q. M. |
| Jackson |
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| A large accumulation of force
at Grand Gulf requires additional means of transportation for
subsistence, while the Southern {(of Mississippi)
RR} road is open hurry on all subsistence |
| J. C. Pemberton |
| Lt Genl Comdg |
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